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Just recieved my LR UQ! Post office held it hostage for a day It is well worth the wait. The craftmanship is exceptional! Different colored biners for each end is a well thought out touch. Would like to do a full on review but I am off to play....

I opened my Christmas present today, and was thrilled with what I found: A lost River UQ.

First: Packaging: It was in a laundry mesh bag (an unexpected surprise), with a red silnylon stuff sack.

Upon inspection I found the workmanship to be excellent, with a number of details well thought out:

The 2 drawstring channels were appropriately sized, and filled with 1/8" shock cord. The cord is stopped by micro-cordlocks on either end. The channel was sized perfectly, so the micro-cordlocks don't slide in the channel, but the shock cord slides effortlessly.

4 Grosgrain corner tie-outs are connected to (I'm guessing) 3/16" shock cord, which is tied on one tie-out, with a cordlock attached to the other side. (I like the use of the cordlock type that is fixed to the grosgrain ribbon.) The supplied Hammock Forums micro-biners are a nice touch...

Tonight, at 11:30pm, it's a balmy 42 degrees in San Diego. I lay in my hammock for about 30 minutes with a cotton t-shirt, jeans, and socks.

I found the 44" width to be more than adequate. This is my first non DIY, non-full length underquilt, and I was apprehensive about the length. I found with the UQ just above my shoulders (ok, mid-skull), with a diagonal lay, the UQ came to about mid-knee. At first, I had it too loose, but one quick adjustment, and I immediately felt the warmth being reflected back to me. I lay there for 15 minutes with no blanket, and was surprised at how warm I was. Since I mostly do 3-season hiking, this quilt, at just over a pound, is perfect for me...

Paul: Thanks for the wicked quick shipping, and excellent workmanship!

I'll have another update after I spend the night in the backyard...

Merry Christmas!

John in San Diego
(looking for somebody to join me in a S24O in late January - I'll drive)